Knowledgeable Lead Community Specialist with solid background in community engagement and program development. Successfully implemented community initiatives that fostered strong connections and support networks. Demonstrated expertise in conflict resolution and event planning.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Community Specialist
Family Service Association
Moreno Valley, CA
06.2023 - Current
Maintained existing and developed new partnerships with many local organizations to facilitate community involvement.
Engaged in county-wide community events and meetings each month throughout Riverside County.
Gathered community data to identify emerging trends.
Maintained detailed records of all activities related to each project, ensuring accurate reporting and documentation.
Actively participated in professional networks and attended industry conferences to stay informed.
Managed and supported First 5 contracts, including gathering, tracking, and reporting program data to ensure compliance and program effectiveness.
Oversaw outreach supply inventory, ensuring materials were organized, stocked, and available for community events.
Participated in and completed supervision in collaboration with other Community Specialists to support program quality and team development.
Supervised an intern by providing training, guidance, and ongoing support to ensure successful completion of assigned responsibilities.
Case Manager
Family Service Association
Moreno Valley, CA
06.2020 - 06.2023
Conducting screening of clients for program eligibility using nutritional assessment for homebound meal recipients.
In-Home Assessments and Wellness Checks: interview clients and updating necessary information, identifying clients Activities of Daily Living and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living, identifying community resources.
Identifying and reporting possible abuse and neglect to Adult Protective Services.
Conducted presentations in Spanish informing congregate clients of nutritional requirements and program presentations to geriatric based programs for San Bernardino County.
Hospice Social Worker Intern
Belmont Hospice
Colton, CA
08.2020 - 04.2021
Maintained caseload and provided the psychological, social, comfort, safety and dignity of hospice patients.
Conducted in-person and telehealth sessions with patients and families while navigating and complying COVID-19 restrictions.
Worked alongside medically interdisciplinary team of professionals and advocated in providing well rounded care of hospice patients and families.
Provided bereavement individual and group treatment to families of patients before and after their passing.
Education
Master’s - Social Work
Cal Baptist University
Riverside, CA
05-2021
Bachelor’s - Social Work
La Sierra University
Riverside, CA
06-2019
Skills
Mandated Reporter
HIPPA Trained and Certified
Community Outreach and Engagement
Networking
Effective in implementing CBT and Solution Focused Therapy
Detailed Case Notes
Knowledge in HMIS, Hospice MD, WellSky and other Software
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